Fenerbahce sends board member to England for Marcus Rashford transfer talks

Fenerbahce board member Cihan Kamer has traveled to England to hold discussions over a potential deal for Manchester United forward Marcus Rashford. The trip comes on the heels of Fenerbahce’s qualification for the 2026-27 UEFA Champions League, a detail that could prove decisive in luring a player who previously showed little interest in a move to Turkey. Fenerbahce defeated Lyon on August 26 to secure their Champions League spot, and the draw took place the following day. Kamer reportedly wasted no time heading to Manchester once both boxes were checked. From Marseille to Manchester Kamer, who oversees football operations on Fenerbahce’s board, had already been in France alongside football director Oguz Cetin to finalize the signing of striker Mason Greenwood from Marseille. Rather than fly home, the pair reportedly continued on to Manchester to open a channel on the Rashford front. Rashford, now 28, still has two years remaining on his Manchester United contract. That deal is reportedly worth around £325K per week. His market valuation sits at approximately €40 million. Manchester United’s preference for an overseas deal narrows the field of realistic buyers and gives clubs like...